What are you drinking on Christmas day? Whether you’re serving traditional turkey or going with something different, let Wickhams guide you to the perfect pairings.Canapés and AperitifsThe pop of a cork from a bottle of fizz will let everyone know th...
At Wickhams we’re known for championing English wines – we’ve even won awards for our impressive English wine selection, clinching Specialist Merchant of the Year England’ at last year’s International Wine Challenge (IWC). As well as showca...
Chardonnay grapes growing in Chablis “I don’t like Chardonnay”. It’s a sentiment I hear expressed often. What a shame that some dismiss this gem after drinking a bad glass some years ago. Over-oaked Aussie Chardonnay of yesteryear has much to...
Red wine should be served at room temperature, right? As a simple rule of thumb, yes. But... Room temperature is not what it used to be. In the 1970s average room temperature was a chilly 12 °C, whereas today room temperature is estimated...
The duty on a bottle of wine is changing on 1st August 2023.What's the duty on a bottle of wine? The Chancellor announced changes to wine duty in his spring budget. At the time newspapers focussed on of the savings on a pint of draught beer,...
Join me as I explore a fascinating young grape variety. A variety with a burgeoning reputation amongst English wine enthusiasts. A variety named after no lesser figure than the God of Wine himself. May I introduce Bacchus. The God...
